Political Theory

at University of Sheffield

Deepen your understanding of social and political issues on this course, which is jointly run by the departments of philosophy and politics. You will explore contemporary political philosophy and its historical underpinnings, and learn how to use political theories to reflect on current social issues.

This course gives you the opportunity to choose from a wide range of modules across the departments of philosophy and politics.

Modules cover topics such as freedom, democracy, global justice, environmental change, human rights and international political theory.

You'll delve into the theoretical debates that shape current political discourse and develop your understanding of the cultural, historical and philosophical contexts surrounding those debates.